NDT Technician

Manpower RPO - Babcock; Rosyth; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a qualified NDT Technician for their Rosyth site. The role involves performing various inspections on welds and machined components, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates must have PCN Level II certification and effective communication skills. The position also offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, including a matched pension scheme and holiday trading options.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Holiday Trading

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of NDT practices and standards.
• Ability to read and understand technical standards.
• Must be able to maintain SC security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct NDT in accordance with compliant NDT Programme.
• Perform Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, and Ultrasonic inspections.
• Report NDT activities accurately and timely.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving ability

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Education

PCN Level II in MT, PT, UT

Job description

Job Title: NDT Technician
Location: Rosyth, Fife, UK
Compensation: £39,237- 46,064 (Depending on Experience) + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF65161

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a NDT Technician at our Rosyth site.

The role
As NDT Technician you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You'll to support to the Successor Project by carrying out the following tasks;

• Carry out NDT in accordance with SNT-TC-1A compliant NDT Programme
• Magnetic Particle Inspection of welds and machined components
• Liquid Penetrant inspection of welds and machined components
• Ultrasonic Inspection of welds and machined components
• Work in accordance with approved Procedures and Techniques
• Accurately report NDT activities in a timely manner
• Work in a safe manner following approved Risk Assessments
• Update and communicate inspection metrics in line with day to day activities
• Please note that this position is based onsite in Rosyth, 36hrs/ week Monday- Friday dayshifts/ nightshifts on two weeks rotation.

Essential experience of NDT Technician

• Proven knowledge of the practices and standards associated with the NDT;
• High level of attention to detail;
• Good communication / people skills;
• Well organised and able to work to tight deadlines;
• Proactive but with the ability to react quickly when necessary to meet challenging objectives;
• IT ability in the practical use of Microsoft Office, and IFS
• Ability to read and understand technical standards and drawings;
• Ability to make decisions on own initiative;
• Ability to analyse problems and identify practical solutions;

Qualifications for the NDT Technician

• As a minimum hold PCN Level II in MT, PT, UT (3.1, 3.2, 3.8, 3.9)
• Must be able to be fully Security Check (SC) cleared - or able to obtain
• Proven knowledge of the practices and standards associated with the NDT;
• VT and RT Rad Interp PCN Level 2 - desirable
• Experience of Advanced Ultrasonic Techniques - desirable

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels.

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.